Branch Volunteer - Branch Chair / Co-Chair Volunteer (Surrey Branch)
Why we want you
The charity has around 100 branches, all run by volunteers, who provide local support to autistic people and their families. Every branch is different and so are the activities they provide – they may run parent support groups, adult social groups, children’s activities, conferences or focus on providing information or campaigning. However, no matter how big or small, all branches are hugely valued by the people in their local area.
Branches are run entirely by volunteers with advice and support from the national charity.
The Branch Chair role is vital to the running of the branch as they act as a leader and a coordinator for the branch. Without these roles, we would not have as many branches as we do.
What you will be doing
- Planning, arranging, and chairing committee meetings and public meetings.
- Along with other committee members, representing the branch at external meetings e.g. with local services for autistic people.
- Delegating tasks to other committee members or volunteers
- Raising the profile of the NAS within your branch and local community.
- Ensuring your branch complies with NAS policies including risk assessment, data protection and safeguarding
- Monitoring branch income and expenditure in partnership with the treasurer and authorising branch payments
- Supporting fundraising in your branch
- Co-ordinating and promoting local campaigns and bringing others on board to help you
- Keeping your Senior Branch Engagement Officer informed about branch activities and events
- Overseeing the moderation of the branch online support group / forum
- Liaising with newsletter editor on contents and production of bi-monthly newsletter
- Motivating the team involved in running your branch
- Trying to resolve any difficulties experienced by your branch
- (NB In the case of Co-Chairs, the above tasks would be shared between the two)
Qualifications Required
- Confident in volunteering with and communicating with other committee members, and individuals and organisations outside of the branch. Must be Confident talking
Mission Statement
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people.
